Natural Pet

The Entrepreneurial Journey of Melanie and Ken Nickels

Melanie and Ken Nickels create 100 percent eco-friendly hair products, and have several product lines including Raw Hair Organics, Raw Curls, Rodz Grooming for Men and Raw Paws.

Four-Legged Fun and Exercise

Naples Dog Center & Salon provides healthy choices in nutrition, as well as working with clients on an individual pet’s behavioral issues.

Animal Welfare Lexicon

Despite the perplexing state of food labeling, it’s still possible to eat compassionately.

Southwest Floridians Schedule Downtime in an Uptime World

Shifting from the conditioning of “doing” to “being” can be challenging for some individuals; here is some local advice from SWFL health practitioners.

Pets are in Good Hands at Naples Dog Center & Salon

Naples Dog Center’s grooming process combines soothing bathing massages with natural solutions such as aromatherapy, homeopathic remedies, and herbs, for the best health of man's best friend.

Nutritional Response Testing for Pets

Iris Ramirez, DVM, of Affectionately Pets House Calls, in Fort Myers, is providing free nutritional response testing for pets when visiting homes for animal health exams or consultations.

Help Maintain Dog Beach

Consider helping to maintain Dog Beach in Bonita Springs—a unique setting for fun, exercise and socializing for dogs and their owners—by volunteering to assist with keeping it clean.

Essential Oils for Pets

How to Use Them Safely

Essential oils can be soothing and healing for dogs and cats but some oils can actually cause harm, so it’s wise to consult expert sources first.

Canine Conundrum

Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet

The popular explosion of grain-free dog foods has left vets concerned about food quality and owners worried about possible nutritional outcomes.

Pet-Safe Holidays

Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

Holidays can turn dangerous for pets due to the presence of tinsel that can be swallowed, tree water containing preservatives, and table food that’s toxic to animals—and other hazards.

Give Rover a Rubdown

Massage Keeps a Dog at Peak Health

Massaging helps a dog to breathe more deeply, enjoy better blood and lymphatic circulation, and relax and de-stress, especially during palliative care.

Farewell to a Beloved Pet

Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

Innovative options now exist that honor a pet’s remains in an earth-friendly, biodegradable fashion using alkaline water, seeded pods or a manmade ocean reef.

Man-Made Meat

Laboratory Food to Hit Pet Food Market

Stoned Doggies

Dangers vs. Benefits of Pet Marijuana

Sentient Beings

New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence

Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children

Relief for Stressful Social Situations